Wednesday, September 27, 2017

LexFUN! is Lexington’s network for families with children
aged five and under. Founded in 1942, LexFUN! is one of the largest
volunteer-run parent organizations in Massachusetts providing social,
educational and community events and activities. LexFUN! is a recognized MA
PTA.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of families with
young children in and around Lexington by connecting them to playgroups,
parenting education opportunities, drop-in play center, arts and crafts
programs, holiday celebrations, civic activities in town, coffee get-togethers
for moms, babysitters, parent panels on preparing for kindergarten, tips on
kid-friendly places to eat, shop and visit, and most of all, lots of FUN!

LexFUN! is your connection to EVERYTHING

for families with young children in Lexington!

Events

LexFUN! hosts regular kid-focused activities including a
drop-in play center, playground meet ups, playgroup connections, and our
art-based Winter/Summer FUN! activities. We offer several family centered
events including the Halloween Parade, the Puppet Show, Barn Babies, and
Membership Appreciation party. Parents are not forgotten as several parent
events are also offered including Mom’s Night Out, The White Elephant gift
exchange, Date Night and the relaxing Spa Night!

Regular Playtime Activities

SummerFUN! , WinterFUN!, drop-in arts and crafts program for
mommy and me and caregivers.

Drop-in Play center, Fall through Spring – preschoolers,
toddlers, babies and their parents and caregivers come to play, explore and
learn in a huge indoor play area filled with age appropriate toys and
activities.

Playground meet ups to meet other LexFUN! Families and their
little ones in an informal setting.

Playgroups
LexFUN! Playgroups are a way to connect with other parents with children of the
same age. Parents are grouped by neighborhood, child’s age and availability,
contact details are passed on and it’s then up to the group to arrange the time
and place for meet-ups. Registration takes place in September, January and
June. Sign up here.

Kindergarten Connection
Connecting you and your child to other children who will be in their
kindergarten class beforeschool actually starts! This program is a
tried and true way to ease the transition to kindergarten. By signing up for
the Kindergarten Connection, you will be able to:

Attend playdates with 6 other families in the
summer before Kindergarten begins

Attend a playground playdate with incoming
kindergarteners at your child’s school in August

Receive a contact list of the other families
enrolled in the Kindergarten Connection program

LexFUN! Kindergarten Parents Panel: What Every Parent Wants
to Know!

Learn about the exciting world of kindergarten! LexFUN! presents an evening of
discussion and Q&A with parents of current Lexington Kindergarteners.
Parents from all six elementary schools will be represented on the panel.

To sign up for playdates and to receive emails about the end
of summer playground meet-up, fill out this form.

Our Online Community – Wild Apricot

LexFUN! uses Wild Apricot for its online community, member
announcements and membership sign ups and renewals.

When you join LexFUN!, you’ll be asked to create a Wild
Apricot account. Make sure you do this! Your Wild Apricot account allows
you to sign in to LexFUN! online and:

See the LexFUN! calendar of events

RSVP and buy tickets for LexFUN! events

Participate in forum discussions and ask questions of fellow
LexFUN! Members

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Please join the Conservation Stewards and Citizens for Lexington Conservation for an afternoon celebrating the beginning of autumn and our local sweets. The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is celebrated each fall with apples and honey, both of which are found at Cotton Farm, one of Lexington's loveliest conservation lands.

This event is family friendly, with apple and honey tasting, and bee and tree investigations. The Lexington High School Bee Keeping Club will be on-hand to show-off their Cotton Farm Apiary while the Citizens for Lexington Conservation will offer crafts and activities for children, including our Junior Ranger Program, from 1:00-3:00.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Many of you may or may not know that September is Childhood
Cancer Awareness Month! The color for the month is Gold/Yellow.

Please come walk or run with Fitness Together and Boston
Children's Hospital on Saturday September 16th, 2017 at 8:30 AM.

This 5K run/walk begins at 59 Worthen Road (Grace Chapel) in
Lexington and winds its way through tree covered back roads and back toward the
center. It contains flat and hilly terrain, including 2 challenging
hills. So there's a little something for everyone! The event
is USATF Sanctioned.

5th Annual Crushing Cancer 4 Kids 5K Walk/Run! Family
friendly! This event will benefit Boston Children's Hospital and funding will
go directly toward DIPG Brain Tumor research. What is DIPG? Diffuse intrinsic
pontine glioma (DIPG) is a brain tumor found in a part of the brain stem called
the pons. The pons controls essential bodily functions such as heartbeat,
breathing, swallowing, eye movement, eyesight, and balance. DIPG affects
children almost exclusively. Approximately 200-400 children in the United States
are diagnosed with DIPG each year. These children are typically between the
ages of 4 and 11. DIPG accounts for roughly 10-15% of all brain tumors in
children. Only 10% of children with DIPG survive for 2 years following their
diagnosis, and LESS THAN 1% survive for 5 years. The MEDIAN survival time is 9
months from diagnosis.

Friday, September 8, 2017

Crazy to think that Labor Day is behind us and fall and
winter are ahead of us here in Lexington, MA! As all homeowners should know,
there are steps you should take to prepare your Lexington home for the colder months
ahead. As your Lexington real estate agent, I’ve put together some steps for
you to take. They’ll make
your home cozier and safer!

Clean out gutters. Remove leaves and debris from gutters to
prevent clogging. Continue to do this as leaves fall, and drain outdoor faucets
and drainpipes before the first frost.

Clean the fireplace/chimney. Clear out old ash and wood from
the fireplace, but hire a professional to clean the chimney and to check the
damper, so you’re all set for winter fires!

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

September 9 through 17 with reception on Sunday from 1pm-3pm.Open to the public with free admission and parking!

Founded in Lexington
in 1981, Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc., (SNAP) is a non-profit organization
that provides people with disabilities opportunities that celebrate each
person’s unique abilities while cultivating creative expression, building peer
relationships, and fostering self-esteem through life-enhancing activities in
the arts. SNAP programs run in partnerships with the Town of Lexington.” “The
Special Artists program bring together individuals with developmental
disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their pace in a
supportive and fun environment. Through involvement in the visual arts our
artists develop their personal artistic expression. Public exhibits showcase
the talent and achievements of the artists and their contribution to the
cultural richness of our community.

Lexington Arts and Crafts Society was founded in 1935.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional education center
dedicated to the preservation and promotion of
excellence in both the traditional and contemporary
arts and crafts.

We hold a variety of exciting exhibits in our Parsons
Gallery year-round providing an opportunity for
members to exhibit or sell their work.

We offer a full schedule of classes and
workshops
at reasonable rates, for Adults and Teens, year-round
(days, evenings and weekends), all levels, which are
open to members and the public.

Junior Membership (ages 12-18) is for the purpose
of taking classes.

Scholarships are available to graduating seniors from
Lexington High School, and we provide continuing
support to scholarship recipients in furthering their
art careers at accredited art institutions.

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